Small pets are now among the most popular domestic animals in Germany (5 million small pets in 5% of all households, according to a survey by the IVH, the German Industrial Association of Pet Care Producers, in 2020). The willingness of owners to take their pets to a vet in case of illness has increased. As a consequence, more samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis

Clinical signs of gastrointestinal complaints in horses are manifold. They include colic, diarrhoea, constipation or flatulence. Here, infections with bacteria, viruses and parasites are of particular importance. However, non-infectious factors such as feeding management and husbandry often play a role as well. In horses, too, more and more focus is being placed on microbiome analysis in order to identify intestinal dysbiosis.

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